All Things Business - The Podcast

Lorraine Lewis and Barry Tong: Taking the Lewis Foundation to the next level | Ep 66

Ben is joined by Lorraine Lewis of the Lewis Foundation and Barry Tong of Sol Retail. The Lewis Foundation works to provide comfort and support to those going through cancer treatment by proving them with packs of supplies during their hospital stays. This includes support packs of toiletries and underwear, gifts such as books, and simply spending time with those going through an incredibly difficult period in their lives.

David Thomson: How to create top salespeople | Ep 65

Dave Thompson is a serial entrepreneur and sales guru. He and Ben met over twenty years ago, both growing up in Wellingborough and have recently reconnected.

Barry Gough: Mechanic to 100 million | Ep 64

In this episode of All Things Business The Podcast, Ben travels to Memento Exclusives to talk to Barry Gough.

Nadim Akhtar & Fabian Forde: Meet the owners of Kettering Town FC | Ep 63

Ben is joined by the new owner of Kettering Town FC, Nadim Akhtar & Sporting Director Fabian Forde for the latest episode of All Things Business The Podcast.

Joe Gilbert & Kacie Foskett: 4 Day Work Week is the Future | Ep 62

Kacie Foskett and Joe Gilbert from Red Giraffe, a digital marketing agency based in Milton Keynes, join Ben for this discussion on one of the frontiers of flexible working: the four-day work week.
Joe started Red Giraffe a decade ago and, in his role as Managing Director, has always been an advocate of practices that promote a healthier work-life balance. His thoughts around the four-day week began at home. His wife was struggling with her workload as a primary school teacher. After seeing how overwork affected her mental health, and how it improved dramatically after she reduced her hours and went part time, Joe began to see the value of personal time differently.

James Geary & Hassan Shah: It Was A No Brainer | Ep 61

Ben is joined by James Geary and Hassan Shah, Managing Partner and Partner respectively at EMW Law. Hassan joined the firm as part of a merger, with his own firm SP Law becoming part of the EMW family.
This deal expanded the range of services available to clients of both firms. SP’s specialties lay more in private law practices such as employment and property law, while EMW’s services are more focussed on commercial law, such as mergers and acquisitions and other business-related services.

Ashley Riley: I Didn't Think It Would Happen to Me | Ep 60

Ben is joined by Ashley Riley, the Managing Director and namesake of Ashley Riley Communications, a PR, marketing, and communications agency. Ben and Ashley have an extensive and deep history together in business, with Ashley writing one of the first pieces of content for All Things Business Northamptonshire.

Billy Lockett: I’m Living My Ultimate Dream | Ep 59

Ben welcomes Northampton-based singer-songwriter Billy Lockett to All Things Business – The Podcast. Billy is about to embark on a European tour in support of his album Abington Grove and is in the midst of writing his second full-length project.
His love for music began at an early age, discovering a natural gift for playing the piano and committing himself to a music career, despite his Mum’s wish for him to continue in education.

Andrew Jenkins: You Can Achieve Greatness | Ep 58

Ben is joined by Andrew Jenkins, who recently rose to prominence on season 2 of The Traitors. The series was one of the most popular shows of the year, and Andrew has used his newfound platform to raise awareness around mental health.